BRSI Ballistic Recovery Systems Inc (CE)

Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:BRSI), a manufacturer of whole-airplane emergency parachute systems, announced today that its 26,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Mexico has been notified by an auditor from the International Standards Organization (ISO) that the operation successfully passed its ISO 9001:2000 Quality Systems assessment. ISO is a network of the national standards institutes from 157 countries and now recognizes the BRS de Mexico plant as "maintaining and exercising systems which meet very stringent requirements" in terms of its manufacturing and quality procedures. The facility manufactures parachute canopies and retaining systems as well as non-parachute safety vests and other cut & sew products for a variety of US and international customers. �This certification attainment means our quality processes are transparent, robust, and consistent, all critical factors for expanding this business to customers who are increasingly demanding the highest level of quality at the lowest possible cost�, says Larry Williams. �We�ve always striven to achieve this goal. Now there is an independent, internationally-recognized agency which agrees that we are doing things right,� he added. BRS Headquarter�s facility in South St. Paul is undergoing preparation for ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2008 as well. About Ballistic Recovery Systems and Advanced Tactical Fabrication Based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, BRS designs, manufactures, and distributes whole-airplane emergency parachute systems for general aviation and recreational aircraft. ATF (or Advanced Tactical Fabrication), a joint venture of BRS and Head Lites Corp (HLC), is a leader in the safety apparel and �cut & sew� industry. Since 1981, BRS has delivered more than 28,000 parachute systems to aircraft owners worldwide, including over 3,500 systems on FAA-certificated aircraft such as the Cirrus Design aircraft manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. To date, BRS parachute recovery systems have been credited with saving the lives of 208 pilots and passengers. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words such as �anticipates,� �expects,� �plans,� �believes,� �intends,� and other similar words or phrases. These statements are only predictions, and are based on current information and expectations. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including market fluctuations, pricing, procurement, manufacturing efficiencies, operating risks, and other risks that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected. For more information, review the company�s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly the Company�s annual report on Form 10-KSB. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and BRS undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.